Lecturer in Creative Computing


Company:	University of Hertfordshire
Salary:	£38,784 to £46,049 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hatfield, AL10 9AB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	14 Sept 2026

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Summary

Post Title: Lecturer in Creative Computing

SBU/Department: Creative Arts (Screen)

FTE: 1.0 FTE (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Salary: UH7 £38,784 pa to £46,049 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield

We are seeking a highly motivated lecturer with some professional experience to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students about creative computing production skills and techniques.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage applications from women and BAME candidates to reflect our diverse student cohort and staff under-representation where it exists.

Main duties and responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching Touchdesigner, Unreal Engine, Blender and other relevant software for interactive installations, responsive immersive work and projection mapping. to students on the Digital Arts and other programmes as required. You will have a broad understanding of the current technical, professional and commercial contexts for creative computing and of the ways practice is changing.

You will maintain a clear sense of the development of the ‘Createch’ area and ensure the curriculum and teaching remain up to date. You will further develop and strengthen external relationships and partnerships with studios and other media organisations that will benefit students and staff and support the strategic objectives of the University and School.

You will be expected to inspire and intellectually challenge our students, developing and delivering a high-quality teaching and learning experience, and ensuring the successful and effective day to day running of modules. You will be expected to work closely with colleagues and the Programme Leader, in a collegial and proactive academic team, to provide an excellent student learning experience.

Skill and experience required

You will be a highly proficient user of Touchdesigner, Unreal Engine, Blender and other relevant software. You will have a High-level ability to code in one or more current programming languages (Python preferred) for a range of visual and interactive applications. Experience of AR and VR production would be an advantage.

You will have some experience of teaching at HE level but this may not be extensive. You must have Audio-visual presentation skills for use in teaching and the design of learning materials and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative and be proficient in English language.

Qualifications required

You must hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, in Computer Science or a closely releted field.

Educated with a postgraduate qualification, i.e. Masters and/or PhD, (completed or close to completion) in a relevant field or equivalent would all be advantages as well as a HE Teaching qualification or Fellowship of Advance HE (formerly the HEA)

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Matt MacPake (Programme Leader Digital Arts) m.macpake2@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 07 September 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference Number: REQ000854

Date advert placed: 24 August 2026

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

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